Club Insider Brief: March 4, 2026 Club Insider Brief (CIB) covers what we’re reading, what private clubs are doing, governance solutions, golf/racquet/yacht trends, F&B, unlocked NCA articles and legal updates. It's a must-read for all club staff and leaders—and remains a free benefit for the entire club community.

What We're Reading Now Private Club News: Country Club of Terre Haute Added to National Register of Historic Places, WBOW On the Green: The Most Unusual Finish in Golf? This Club Might Have It, GOLF

Private Club News The PM Lounge Opens to Members in Fresno. See Inside $3.5K-a-Month Private Club, Fresno Bee $50M Luxury Country Club Planned Near San Antonio Draws Concerns from Locals, My San Antonio Affidavit Reveals Motive behind New Hampshire Country Club Shooting, Boston 25 News From Inside the Ropes: Q&A with Golf Channel's and National Club Conference Keynoter Steve Sands, Club Director (NCA member-only content) SUV Ends Up in Pond at Lancaster Country Club, WGAL The Power of Having a Good Mentor, GCM Leadership Lessons from the Most Demanding Business Model in Hospitality: Private Clubs, The F1rst Call

Upcoming NCA Webcasts (included in your NCA membership) March 12, 2PM ET: Next-Generation Capital & Strategic Planning: Data-Driven Leadership April 2, 2PM ET: The Future of H-2B: Congressional Action and Club Impact Open to the entire club community at no cost.

2026 National Club Conference   Join private club leaders from across the country April 19-21 at the world-class Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Fla., for three days of forward-thinking education, best-in-class networking and strategic insights in an unforgettable setting.    We can't wait to see you there!             Featured Events: Excellence in Club Management® Awards Dinner & Gala NCA Chair's Reception & Dinner NCA Golf Tournament   Register Today! Early-Bird Rates Available Through March 27.

On the Green National Golf Day Scheduled for May 4, AGIC One of Golf's Major Tournaments is Coming to Ohio Course, Cleveland.com Two Golfers at Baton Rouge Country Club Beat Millions-to-One Odds in Scoring Holes-in-One Seconds Apart, WBRZ

On the Water Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with 2025 St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for Excellence in Race Management, US Sailing

Renovations Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Unveils Renderings of its $30M Improvement Project, Jacksonville Daily Record Love Golf Design Inspired by Macdonald and Raynor for 'Reimagining' of Links at Bear Lakes, Golf Course Architecture Brookside Country Club Taps Tyler Rae to Restore its Prime Era Donald Ross Layout, Golfdom

Management Excellence is a Cultural Problem, KKW

Legal Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Defunct Ponte Vedra Beach Club, St. Johns Citizen Londonderry Fish and Game Club Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Litchfield Couple, Union Leader WWU: NLRB Restores 2020 Joint Employer Standard Guidance, NCA member-only content

From the Vault (unlocked NCA content) In the Midst of Momentum and Growth in Private Clubs, What is the Industry Getting Right?, Club Director

Food & Beverage Exclusive London Members' Club Seeks a 'Butter Sommelier', The Times  Winning the $90 Consumer: How Economic Pressure is Reshaping Restaurants, Modern Restaurant Management How the World’s Largest Restaurant Franchise Operator Uses AI, McKinsey & Company

Governance Assessing Club Governance, Club Governance magazine (NCA member-only content)

NCA Welcomes New Members in February Columbine Country Club, Columbine Valley, Colo. St. Ives Country Club, Johns Creek, Ga. Meadowbrook Country Club, Northville, Mich. Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, N.Y.

Join NCA and Access the Industry's Top Resources for Private Club Leaders   Join NCA today and elevate your club with exclusive resources and insights! As a member of NCA, you’ll join a thriving network of clubs where member engagement, excellence in service and innovative practices are the cornerstones of a vibrant and sustainable club culture. Contact Katina Cavagnaro at 202-822-1291 to join today.